UAV-1003599-001
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Rev A
7.3 Installation Materials and Tools
In addition to the available installation kit(s), tailBeaconX may require
standard aviation parts for installation. Parts may include:
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Wire (MIL-W-22759/16)
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Shielded wire (1 and/or 2 conductor) (MIL-C-27500)
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Circuit breakers (1A) (pull-type)
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Environmental splices
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Ring terminals for grounding
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Thread locking compound (keep away from lenses and antennas of
tailBeaconX). We recommend Loctite® 242 or 243 which works well
with stainless steel hardware.
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Solder Sleeves (M83519/2-X)
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Raychem (D-436)
Minimally, tailBeaconX installation requires access to the following tools:
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Phillips screwdriver
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1.5mm hex driver (included)
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Appropriate crimping tool(s)
o
AFM8 Daniels crimpers (or similar)
o
K13-1 density pin positioner
o
M22520/37-01 (or equivalent)
o
M81969/1-02 (removal tool)
7.4 Additional Required Equipment
tailBeaconX is a “remote” transponder; to function it requires connection to
a compatible control head. The following table details what functions are
provided directly by tailBeaconX.
Transponder
ADS-B
Transmitter
GPS
Receiver
Transponder
Antenna
GPS
Antenna
Control Head
w/
Annunciation
Altitude
Encoder
Rear
Position
Light
X
X
X
X
X
X
For the described installation configuration, the uAvionix AV-30-C provides
control, display, annunciation, and pressure altitude information.
